Macromolecules and Soft Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Characterisation
5 credits
Syllabus, Master's level, 1KB249
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1KB249
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Chemistry A1N, Materials Science A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 17 May 2018
- Responsible department
- Department of Chemistry - Ångström
Entry requirements
120 credits in science/engineering with 60 credits in chemistry including 10 credits in organic chemistry or polymer chemistry
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- identify and describe the differences between step-growth and chain-growth polymerisation, and describe the concept of living polymerisation
- identify and explain the mechanisms of different types of polymerisation reactions
- account for the concept and relevance of molecular weight and polymer size to macromolecular systems
- relate solid-state and solution properties to polymer structure
- plan and carry out a polymer synthesis based on a given protocol
- accurately describe and discuss practical laboratory polymer synthesis work including risk assessment
- search, summarise, and present information starting from a question related to the content of the course
Content
Methods for polymer synthesis. Polymer self-organisation and morphology. Models for describing macromolecular size and structure. Hydrogels and hydrogel preparation. Characterisation of soft materials using scattering techniques: DLS, SAXS, and SANS.
Instruction
Lectures, seminars, laboratory work, project.
Assessment
Student presentations with hand-in questions (3 credits) and laboratory work with written reports (2 credits).